A viral video featuring Raheem Okoya, son of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has triggered widespread reactions after he revealed that his father has 26 children from nine different women.
Raheem Okoya, popularly known as Sir Raheem, made the disclosure during a casual vlog interview that has since circulated widely across Instagram, Facebook, and X. In the clip, the 22-year-old executive described his father as a “striker” in family matters, stating that he is the 23rd child and that the eldest sibling is “around 60 years old.”
The revelation has fueled intense online conversations about family size, wealth, legacy, and polygamy in Nigeria’s high society.
Chief Okoya, 86, is the founder and chairman of Eleganza Industries, a leading manufacturing conglomerate known for plastics, household goods, and footwear production. He also holds the traditional title of Aare of Lagos and is regarded as one of Nigeria’s prominent self-made industrialists.
Publicly known marriages include his senior wife, Alhaja Kuburat Okoya, and Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Okoya, whom he married in 1999. Folashade Okoya currently plays an executive role within the Eleganza Group and is widely recognized in business and social circles.
While official biographies have highlighted a number of children from his well-known marriages, Raheem’s statement suggests a significantly larger extended family spanning multiple decades.
Social media users have responded with a mix of admiration, humor, and cultural commentary. Some praised the businessman’s ability to maintain family stability across such a broad household network, while others debated broader societal attitudes toward polygamy and family planning.
Comparisons to historical patriarchs and celebrity figures quickly surfaced online, with trending hashtags pushing the topic into Nigeria’s top discussions. Many commenters described the Okoya household as one of the largest high-profile family dynasties in Lagos.
Despite the viral buzz, Chief Okoya has not issued a public statement regarding his son’s remarks. The Eleganza brand and the family’s business operations remain unaffected by the online discourse.
Raheem Okoya, who serves as an executive within the family business while pursuing a music career, has previously stated in interviews that he earns a salary and seeks independent investors for his projects, distancing himself from stereotypes associated with wealthy heirs.
As the video continues to gain traction, the discussion has expanded beyond the Okoya family to broader conversations about wealth, tradition, modern relationships, and generational legacy in Nigeria.